Totally agree on the pride of turning something neglected into a great bike. It's what all of mine currently are- once neglected or ignored and made I to something better than original(for me).
Perhaps it's my area or size frame, but $25 quality frames(much less full bike) really doesn't come along.

This is probably one of those times where it's area, timing, and bike size that all come together to make it work.
Great build- your Fuji.